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This is my EasyStar FPV Build from scratch.

DX7i
AR7000 RX

EasyStar kit
Brushless 2700Kv
Lipo 3s 2250Ma
54a ESC - [probably an overkill ??]
6x4 APC Prop
HS81 Servos x 4 (adding ailerons)

The build has begun, ill update with photos ASAP.

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Wrapped the servos in tape to glue that to the fuselage

Installing Rare Earth Magnets

Rare Earth magnets installed

Installing Servo Ailerons, Traced with sharpie, cut with hobby knife

Cut a line along the inside for the servo cable

Servo cable tucked in

6" Servo cable extender is required to reach RX

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This is where my build is currently at.

I am undecided on how i will put my RX. I want it as far away from the front as possible,(so it will interfere less with my FPV gear) but I want to have access to it.

I saw a build on a site (i cant find it again) that the E* owner cut threw the bottom and built a bay with magnets which him access to the bottom.

If I glue it how can i possible have access to it later on? I cant.

And I actually realized in the photo the RX + antenna were not perpendicular to each other which they should be.

What do most of you do?
Any recommendations?

update!

no one replied! so i took the plunge.

I cut doors on the bottom of the fuselage (i still have not glued the 2 halves yet)
and I added 4 earth magnets to each "box" 2 on the cut door , 2 on the plane for a total of 8.

I don't know the size of the magnets but its the same one used on the wings.

I will have full access from the canopy to the 1st bay and enough room to run any cables necessary for the RX!!! which creates more room and distance from the front of the plane which will hold the Vid TX.

I have access to the back bay from the 1st bay as well to run more cables for Gyros or w/e the case is.

shot 1

shot 2

shot 3

shot 4

Congrats to such a great build!
I really like your idea with the boxes in the fuselage

Great, i'll build an easystar soon, your post will be usefulll

Thanks

Your welcome all! I cant wait to get home to continue building!

I'll upload more photos later today.

Very cool ! . More photo's please .Are you going to use it for FPV ?

Greetings!

(03-16-2010 01:16 AM)Flench Wrote: [ -> ]Very cool ! . More photo's please .Are you going to use it for FPV ?

Yes! Soon!

(03-15-2010 02:31 PM)Snaydher Wrote: [ -> ]Great, i'll build an easystar soon, your post will be usefulll

Thanks

Awesome! If you want more detailed pictures / videos let me know.

(03-15-2010 09:27 AM)Grandcaravan Wrote: [ -> ]Congrats to such a great build!
I really like your idea with the boxes in the fuselage

Thanks!

My update for today is short. Unfortunately I was unable to make any progress on the plane today.

After I left work I stopped by a local hobby shop bought a few needed parts you can see below. Nylon Hinges, T-Style control horns for the ailerons and bought the pushrods made for another RC aircraft which I will modify for my ailerons. I also bought Odds + ends and a clean cut of balsa wood for my soon to be built rudder and anything else I might need! These were the best parts I could get for my task at my local hobby shop and I checked two shops which were within walking distance of each other. The 1st was mostly RC cars.

I then went to HomeDepot (massive hardware store) and bought a back board and the accessories to hang all my tools and RC items.

Then I had dinner at a restaurant with my family celebrating my mothers birthday!

Finally came home finished the build on my wall and here is the result.

Tomorrow is Friday for me! So I am EXCITED to have MY weekend (wed/thu) to work on it =)



Close Up



Photo is sideways =x


Nylon Hinges, T-Style control horns, Pushrods

Great workshop! Looks super
Can´t wait for more of your build log!

Happy Friday!

I have decided to not cut ailerons into the wings just yet. I have the servos installed which I will remove to save weight unless I decide to put ailerons later on.

I read some forums and figured a larger rudder would be more beneficial for FPV flying without having ailerons but others might argue other wise. I still have the option.

I have created my rudder out of a balsa wood. Original block 2'x3'x3mm.

I used this link as a design reference.

It was cut & carved with a hobby knife and sanded with 320(extra fine) grit and finished with 100 (Medium) grit sand paper for a smooth surface!

Paint will be sprayed later to night on the smaller "test" rudder.

Began with cutting 6" off then split it almost down the middle.

Comparing rudder size to vertical stabilizer for adjusting.

Close up.

Looking better...

BEFORE sanding using 320(extra fine) grit 1st then 100(medium) grit sand paper.

AFTER sanding.

smooth finish...

more !

I made a 2nd rudder with the slightly smaller half I will test this half with my paint!

Paint I have purchased. I love orange!

Very clean build! Good work!